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| 8153545 | Process for homo—or copolymerization of conjugated olefins Metal complexes, catalyst compositions containing the metal complexes, and processes for making the metal complexes and the catalyst compositions are described for the manufacture of polymers from ethylenically unsaturated addition polymerizable monomers. The metal ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8103364 | Waste disposal during pit mining A method, apparatus and computer program for pit mining with waste dumping is disclosed, in which material is extracted from an open pit and some of that material is sent to waste. The method optimises a joint extraction and waste refill schedule. ... | 01/24/2012 |
| 8082167 | Method, apparatus and computer program for scheduling the extraction of a resource and for determining the net present value of an extraction schedule The scheduling of extraction of a resource within a mine is disclosed which comprises obtaining drill hole grade data relating to the resource and creating a plurality of different block models, with each block in each model having a resource grade and each of the b... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8079619 | Hose end fitting An end fitting (200) for terminating an end of a hose comprising a tubular body of flexible material arranged between inner and outer helical wires, characterized in that the end fitting comprises: an inner member (202) adapted to be disposed at least ... | 12/20/2011 |
| 8070851 | Chloride heap leaching A heap leaching method to recover copper from a primary copper sulphide mineral wherein the mineral is leached in an acidic chloride/sulphate solution in the presence of oxygen with the surface potential of the mineral below 600 mV (vs. SHE) to cause dissolution of ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8057830 | Cleansing compositions and methods of reducing skin irritation Cleansing compositions are described that comprise at least one surfactant, at least one extract of a Lamiaceae family plant, and at least one extract of a Liliaceae family plant. The at least one extract of the Lamiaceae family plant and the at least one extract of... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8021634 | Sulfate process A sulfate process for producing titania from a titaniferous material (such as an iron-containing titaniferous material such as ilmenite) is disclosed. The process includes digestion and/or leach steps that form a process solution that includes an acidic solution of ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7988938 | Selectively leaching cobalt from lateritic ores A heap leach process for the recovery of nickel and cobalt from a lateritic ore, said process including the steps of leaching and/or agglomerating the ore with a lixiviant that includes ferrous ions, wherein the lixiviant is able to liberate cobalt from the cobalt c... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7957941 | System and method(s) of mine planning, design and processing The present invention relates to the field of extracting resource(s) from a particular location. In particular, the present invention relates to the planning, design and processing related to a mine location in a manner based on enhancing the extraction of material ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7955628 | Methods of using nonpolar grape seed extracts to stimulate tyrosinase expression or melanin synthesis The present invention relates to methods of increasing tyrosinase synthesis, expression, or activity in a cell comprising administering to the cell at least one non polar grape seed extract, for example, a nonpolar grape seed extract obtained using hexane as an extr... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7935171 | Production of metallic nickel with low iron content A process for producing a metallic nickel product with a low iron content, that includes: (i) providing an acidic product liquor; (ii) subjecting the acidic product liquor to an ion exchange process to absorb the nickel and part of the iron; (iii) eluting the nickel... | 05/03/2011 |
| 7925474 | System and methods(s) of blended mine planning, design and processing The present invention relates to the field of extracting resource(s) from a particular location. In particular, the present invention relates to the planning, design and processing related to a mine location in a manner based on enhancing the extraction of material ... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7897229 | Release sheet and pressure-sensitive adhesive article A pressure-sensitive adhesive article 100 includes a release sheet 1 constituted from a releasing agent layer 11 and a base material 12, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 2 constituted from a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7897184 | Topical composition with skin lightening effect A topical cosmetic composition for increasing skin whitening or lightening is described. The composition includes a pomegranate extract in an amount effective to reduce melanin composition. The pomegranate extract may be standardized to about 20% punicalagin. The co... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7875302 | Methods of using grape seed extract to stimulate tyrosinase gene expression The present invention relates to methods of increasing tyrosinase synthesis, expression, or activity in a cell comprising administering at least one grape seed extract to the cell. The grape seed extract may be obtained by any extraction process including solvent se... | 01/25/2011 |
| 7871584 | Consecutive or simultaneous leaching of nickel and cobalt containing ores A process for the recovery of nickel and cobalt from nickel and cobalt containing ores, including the steps of first leaching a laterite ore and/or a partially oxidized sulfide ore with an acid solution to produce a pregnant leach solution containing at least dissol... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7853439 | Mining optimisation A method, system and computer program for modelling an optimal mine plan is disclosed. The life of mine is divided into a plurality of increasing lengths of time (FIGS. 2 and 3) and performing optimisation steps, with each step being performed once for... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7838050 | Cytokine modulators and related method of use A composition for modulating cytokines to regulate an inflammatory or immunomodulatory response. The composition can include at least one of rosehips, blueberry, blackberry, elderberry, cranberry, rosemary, clove, feverfew, nettle root, artichoke, reishi mushroom, o... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7824708 | Liposome containing cardiolipin for improvement of mitochondrial function Disclosed herein is a composition comprising a liposome, a cardiolipin, and at least one antioxidant, wherein the composition is useful for improving, maintaining, or restoring a mitochondrial membrane and/or mitochondrial function. In one example, the liposome is p... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7803452 | Release film A release film that can be used as a carrier film for a green sheet used in a laminated ceramic capacitor is provided. The release film includes a base material having both major surfaces, a releasing agent layer provided on one major surface of the base material, a... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7781387 | Automatic phosphate-free dishwashing detergent providing improved spotting and filming performance A phosphate free automatic dishwashing detergent provides improved spotting and filming performance by including a spot reduction system that contains a combination of a polyacrylate and a carboxymethyl inulin. The detergent also includes an enzyme system that conta... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7758903 | Cytokine modulators and related methods of use A composition for modulating cytokines to regulate an inflammatory or immunomodulatory response. The composition can include at least one of rosehips, blueberry, blackberry, elderberry, cranberry, rosemary, clove, feverfew, nettle root, artichoke, reishi mushroom, o... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7758902 | Cytokine modulators and related methods of use A composition for modulating cytokines to regulate an inflammatory or immunomodulatory response. The composition can include at least one of rosehips, blueberry, blackberry, elderberry, cranberry, rosemary, clove, feverfew, nettle root, artichoke, reishi mushroom, o... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7758740 | Electrochemical reduction of metal oxides An electrolytic cell for electrochemically reducing metal oxide powders and/or pellets is disclosed. The cell includes a cathode (25) in the form of a plate that has an upper surface for supporting metal oxide powders and/or pellets. The plate is horizontally... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7739874 | Power generation The combustor (5) of a gas turbine (7) is supplied with coal bed methane (51), oxygen (53) and a part of the flue gas (55), predominantly CO2, produced from the gas turbine (7) and sent through a heat recovery ste... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7727510 | Method of and apparatus for simulating a biological heap leaching process A microbiological heap leaching simulation process wherein material, representative of ore in a heap, is microbiologically leached in a housing and the temperature of the material at a plurality of locations in the housing is monitored and controlled to reduce heat ... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7722904 | Compositions and methods for stimulating synthesis of pro-collagen or collagen and hyaluronic acid A method for improving the appearance, texture and/or moisture of skin comprising administering a composition comprising Chia Seed oil, Opuntia ficus Indica extract, or both to stimulate collagen or hyaluronic acid synthesis, or decrease Interleukin-1b synthe... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7713504 | Method for producing mixed metal oxides and metal oxide compounds A process to produce mixed metal oxides and metal oxide compounds. The process includes evaporating a feed solution that contains at least two metal salts to form an intermediate. The evaporation is conducted at a temperature above the boiling point of the feed solu... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7700110 | Skin firming and lifting compositions and methods of use Disclosed is a composition comprising a combination of: Polygonum fagopyrum seed extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, palmitoyl wheat protein hydrolysate, algae extract, and tripeptide. The composition may further comprise one or more of the following:... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7699963 | Internal cooling of electrolytic smelting cell An electrolytic cell for the production of metal by electrolytic reduction of a metal bearing material dissolved in a molten salt bath, the cell including a shell, and a lining on the interior of the shell, the lining including a bottom cathode lining and a side wal... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7686103 | Drill bit with radially expandable cutter, and method of using same A drill bit having a body with a stationary cutter and a rotatable cutter such that in a first position the rotatable cutter does not radially extend beyond a periphery of the stationary cutter and in a second position the rotatable cutter radially extends beyond th... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7628904 | Minimising carbon transfer in an electrolytic cell An electrochemical cell for electrochemical reduction of a metal oxide in a solid state is disclosed. The cell includes a molten electrolyte (14), an anode (10) formed from carbon in contact with the electrolyte, a cathode (20) formed at least i... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7615098 | Method for determining sticking and flow properties of particulate solids A method of obtaining a measure of the stickiness of heated particulate solids (40) includes pouring a sample of the particulate solids (40) onto a generally horizontal support (12) and allowing it to freely form its own angle of repose. The sam... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7597738 | Production of ferro-nickel or nickel matte by a combined hydrometallurgical and pyrometallurgical process A process for the production of ferro-nickel or nickel matte from a product liquor solution containing at least nickel, cobalt, iron and acid soluble impurities, said process including the steps of: (a) contacting the product liquor solution (7) containing th... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7585350 | Production of ferronickel A process for producing a ferronickel product from a mixed nickel iron hydroxide product, said process including the steps of: providing a mixed nickel iron hydroxide product; pelletising the mixed nickel iron hydroxide product to produce nickel iron hydroxide pelle... | 09/08/2009 |
| 7578868 | Metal recovery from a tank bioleaching solution with the use of coated magnetic particles Small magnetic particles are introduced into a solution which is subjected to a bioleaching process. The particles are coated with a substance which has a selective affinity for, and which interacts with, a metal in the solution. The particles are taken from the sol... | 08/25/2009 |
| 7563304 | Heap bioleaching process A heap bioleaching process wherein carbon, in the form of a carbonate, carbon dioxide or organic carbon, is added to the heap when the temperature in the heap is in the range of 45° C. to 60° C. to increase microbial activity and thereby raise the heap temperature... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7559972 | Process for enhanced acid leaching of laterite ores A process is described for the recovery of nickel and cobalt from a nickeliferous laterite ore including the steps of: providing a nickeliferous laterite ore and separating that ore into its low magnesium limonite fraction and high magnesium saprolite fraction; trea... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7556605 | Methods for determining elastic and viscoelastic properties of skin The invention relates to methods of measuring the overall elasticity of skin and determining the portion of the overall elasticity that is due to elastic properties and the portion of overall elasticity that is due to viscoelastic properties of the skin and correlat... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7550587 | Photosensitizer and method for production thereof The invention relates to medicine and concerns a photosensitizer for detecting and curing tumors. The inventive photosensitizer is embodied in the form of a composition containing chlorin in the form of salt and alkali metals. The chlorin is composed of 80-90% of ch... | 06/23/2009 |
